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Gender Differences In Marijuana-Related Problems Among Those Who Self-Reported Daily Smoking And Marijuana Use, Justin Ho
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In 2012, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported about 5.2% of its respondents using tobacco and marijuana, with strong evidence of increasing marijuana use among tobacco users.1 While smoking cigarettes has been shown to cause lung cancer,2 additional studies associate habitual marijuana smoking with abnormal airway tissue histology, impeded airway conductance,3 decreased memory, psychomotor speed, and manual dexterity.4 Cigarette smoking and marijuana use are shown to have similar withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, and depression,2,5 meaning that this example of polysubstance dependence could become a valid public health concern, especially with …
Depression And Disability In The United States, Colleen Pennington
Depression And Disability In The United States, Colleen Pennington
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Objective: To compare the prevalence of cognitive disabilities, mobility disabilities, and depression rates by varying categories including U.S. State, gender, and region. Methods: Data was obtained from the CDC Wonder data set for the prevalence of cognitive and mobility disabilities from the U.S. states for the years 2017-2018. Data was also obtained from the CDC for incidence of depression among the general population and those identifying with any disability. Data was analyzed with ANOVA and t-tests using SPSS. Results: Results reveal a significant difference in disability type and gender throughout the United States. There is also a significant difference in …